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Goomis Family History

Goomis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loomis, Goos, Gomes, Groomes, Coombs, Ooms, Woodis, Goris, Goodin

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Where is the Goomis family from?

You can see how Goomis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goomis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goomis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goomis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Goomis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Goomis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goomis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Goomis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Goomis. For the veterans among your Goomis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goomis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Goomis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goomis in 1983 was 88, and 66 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goomis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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